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Q.Is the "Mark 2000" easy to operate ?
A.ECDI's Mark 2000 is powered by standard 115V electrical current. It instantly and safely crushes fluorescent bulbs of any length as they're released into the feed tube. It's compact and portable enough to handle stairways easily and rugged enough to last for many years.


Q.Is it safe ?
A.The Lamp Disposal Machines have undergone rigorous field testing. Its heavy duty motor incorporates an interlocked electrical circuit automatic shut off.


Q.How many crushed bulbs will the "Mark 2000" hold ?
A.Once 60 standard four foot fluorescent bulbs have been crushed by the Mark 2000, the heavy duty plastic bag must be changed. The Mark 2000 requires replacement bags. Bags are available online, by phone, or by fax.


Q.Does the "Mark 2000" require maintenance?
A.These machines are designed to require minimal maintenance. The mercury and hepa filters must be replaced after crushing 400 bulbs. The 8" X 10" particle filters need to be replaced after 1200 bulbs have been crushed. The unit itself is constructed from heavy duty plastic, and has been designed to last for many years.


Q.What happens to the crushed components ?
A.The contents of the Mark 2000 plastic liner and filters are hazardous materials and should be handled in accordance with local municipal, or other applicable government regulations for your area. Since regulations vary between jurisdictions you must consult with your nearest waste handling authority to determine the appropriate disposal method.


Q. How can you tell the filters are spent?
A. Through previous testing on the Mark 2000, it was determined that the 8x10 particle filters would need to be changed after 1200 tubes were crushed. The mercury and hepa filters would need to be changed after 400 tubes were crushed. Attached with the operating manual of the Mark 2000 are a chart for the operator to record the spent lamps that were crushed therefore allowing physical control of how many lamps are being crushed in the unit, avoiding an oversight of the filter replacements.


Q. What about the phosphor? Where does it go?
A. About 99% of the phosphor dust is being pulled through the filtration system and is collected by the 8x10 particle filter. For added filtration, there are two hepa filters inside the base of the unit that will conceal any particulate that may escape through the particle filter.


Q. Are their special containers the customer needs to take to the hazardous waste site?
A. The generator that creates the hazardous waste must have proper manifestation documents in place to ensure proper disposal guidelines are met, and most hazardous waste companies will provide this documentation to those who need their services for proper disposal.


Q. What kind of maintenance is required, if any?
A. The Mark 2000 were designed to have minimum maintenance during its use in the work place. However, changing the filters at the required time will help ensure that minimal maintenance would be required to the unit as time goes on.


Q. Is the unit made from plastic?
A. The Mark 2000 is made of durable, corrosion resistant painted metal shell that will last in the most rugged work environments.


Q. Do the particle filters ever need to be replaced? Where do the customers get them?
A. The particle and carbon filter must be replaced after 1200 tubes have been crushed in the unit. The filters can be purchased from EDCI upon request. The costs of the filters is yet to be determined and we supply all distributors and dealers, with the accessories.


Q. How many bulbs can be crushed before the replaceables needs replacing?
A. The mercury and hepa filters must be replaced after 400 tubes have been crushed in the unit. The 6mil bag must be replaced after 60 tubes have been crushed. The 8x 10 particle and carbon filter must be replaced after 1200 tubes have been crushed in the unit.


Q. Can you crush one bulb every 2-3 minutes?
A. The answer to this is no. What we are saying in our operating manual is that, after there have been bulbs crushed in the unit, let the unit run 2-3 minutes to allow the vacuum to filter, the chamber of the phosphor dust and mercury vapor.


Q. Warranty says, "have the motor removed" by whom?
A. If there is a problem with the motor on the unit, the purchaser of the unit must have it removed at EDCI expense (if under warranty) and have it shipped to us for replacement.


Q. Where do customers get more bags?
A. The bags can be purchased online and there are 200 6mil bags per roll.


Q. How does it eliminate fire hazards?
A. The Mark 2000 are tested by using a dielectric-testing device.


Q. Are the operating instructions posted on the outside of the unit?
A. Yes, on the outside label and on the top of the unit.


Q. What does the customer do with the crushed glass?
A. Once the customer determines what his disposal practice is going to be, he than can get in contact with the "example" hazardous waste company, and they in turn will provide them with an empty container to store the crushed bags of glass and supply them with the proper manifestation documents to allow such practice.
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